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How to get fromElizabeth to Governors Islandby train, subway, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Elizabeth to Governors Island by train, subway, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, line 2 subway, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Borough Hallsubway subway 2 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 14m
    $11–20

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Av/Richmond Terr to Greenwich St/Battery Plbus bus Sim33c / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 28m
    $8–12

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 14m
    $11–20

  4. Bus, ferry via Grand Central

    1. Take the bus from Terminal A to Grand Centralbus bus Newark Airport Express
    2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 59m
    $30

Elizabeth to Governors Island by train, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Elizabeth to Governors Island. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 2 subway to Borough Hall, walk to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6, then take the ferry to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Av/Richmond Terr to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Greenwich St/Battery Pl and Wall St/Pier 11 in around 2h 28m.

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